\015 When i switch on my Dell Precision M70 PC, the very first screen is the boot up screen. At the bottom is a status bar which moves from left to right after which the computer continues booting and loading the operating system (win xp sp2).The problem i face is in the boot up (very first screen after the computer is switched on). The status bar indicator goes to almost the end towards the right hand side and freezes. Thereafter i switch off the computer and after a couple of seconds switch it on again. This time it boots properly without any problem.This has been happening for the last one month only and occurs all the time.I would like to know the reason for the same and if there is anything wrong with my computer.Thanks in advance.\015

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There’s probably an issue with your boot-up files or the hard drive. Suggest you start backing up all your documents, pictures and anything else that you don’t want to lose. Press and hold the <Fn> key while powering the system on. This will run the Dell Diagnostics. If no errors are detected, your software has a problem.\015\012\015\012\015\012\015\012Your responses are intended to improve the level of service provided. Please show your appreciation by rating your experience.\015\012Thank You.\015\012

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